America has special symbols that stand for its story. The flag's fifty stars stand for the fifty states, and its thirteen stripes stand for the first thirteen colonies — the ones you learned about! The bald eagle stands for strength and freedom. The Statue of Liberty welcomes people to a land of liberty.
America also has special freedoms that came from its history. People can speak their minds, pray as they choose, and vote for their leaders. The colonists, the founders, and Lincoln all fought to win and protect these freedoms.
When you see a flag waving or say the Pledge of Allegiance, you are touching hundreds of years of history!
1. What do the fifty stars on the flag stand for?
2. What do the thirteen stripes stand for?
3. Name two freedoms Americans have.
4. Who fought to win and protect these freedoms?
Write what each word means in your own words.
Match each symbol to its meaning. Write the letter: A) Fifty states B) Thirteen colonies C) Strength and freedom D) Welcome to liberty
| Symbol | Meaning letter |
|---|---|
| The stars on the flag | |
| The stripes on the flag | |
| The bald eagle | |
| The Statue of Liberty |
Write T for true or F for false in each circle.
1. Which American symbol is your favorite? What does it mean to you?
1. The flag has fifty .
2. It has thirteen .
3. The bald stands for strength.
4. The Statue of welcomes newcomers.
5. Americans can for their leaders.
6. Symbols connect us to our .
Draw your favorite American symbol — the flag, the bald eagle, the Statue of Liberty, or the Liberty Bell!
| I learned... | Circle one |
|---|---|
| What American symbols stand for | YES / NOT YET |
| What freedoms Americans have | YES / NOT YET |
| How symbols connect to history | YES / NOT YET |